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14:08, april 28, 2009

WORLD

Russian govt to reduce tax pressure on business from 2011 -- minister

The government plans to reduce tax pressure on business from 2011 by the amount by which enterprises entitled to simplified tax procedures will increase their insurance premiums, Minister of Health

14:07, april 28, 2009

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Iran should act to back two-state solution: US

The United States called Monday on Iran to encourage Islamic militants to accept Israel's existence, after firebrand President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tehran could accept a two-state solution.

14:05, april 28, 2009

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British PM Brown in surprise visit to Afghanistan

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown arrived in Afghanistan on Monday for talks with President Hamid Karzai on a new strategy to fight the "crucible of terrorism" in the border district with Pakistan.

14:20, april 27, 2009

WORLD

Chernobyl victims remembered on 23rd anniversary

Ukraine and other former Soviet republics affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster are holding ceremonies on Sunday to mark the 23rd anniversary of the explosion.

14:19, april 27, 2009

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Ahmadinejad: US not sending clear signals to Iran

Washington has not sent Iran sufficient signals on whether the U.S.

14:18, april 27, 2009

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Developed countries resist IMF reform-Russia's Kudrin

Developed countries are resisting the reform of the International Monetary Fund's representation quotas, Russia's Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said on Sunday.

14:15, april 27, 2009

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Pakistan must shore up security on border with Afghanistan: defense minister

The mission in Afghanistan could "rise or fall," depending on whether the government of Pakistan can stem the flow of insurgents and weapons along its borders, Canada's defence minister said Saturday.

14:09, april 24, 2009

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Russia ready to slash nuclear arsenal: general

Russia is prepared to "significantly" cut its nuclear arsenal if a deal is reached with the United States, the head of the Russian General Staff told the Interfax news agency on Thursday.

14:07, april 24, 2009

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Iran works on new proposals for more nuclear talks

Iran is preparing a set of new proposals aimed at restarting talks on the country's nuclear program, the country's foreign minister said Thursday.

14:06, april 24, 2009

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Obama legal team wants to limit defendants' rights

The Obama administration is asking the Supreme Court to overrule a 23 year-old decision that stopped police from initiating questions unless a defendant's lawyer is present, the latest stance that

14:05, april 24, 2009

WORLD

Gates: More civilians required in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday told Marines being deployed to Afghanistan that a U.S.

13:33, april 23, 2009

WORLD

Armenia, Turkey agree to normalize bilateral relations

Armenia and Turkey have agreed to normalize bilateral relations, the foreign ministers of Armenia, Turkey and Switzerland said in a joint statement.

13:31, april 23, 2009

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Lavrov starts visit to Pyongyang visiting Kim Il Sung Mausoleum

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov began his stay in Pyongyang with visiting the Kim Il Sung Mausoleum on Thursday. He made an entry in the mourning book.

13:30, april 23, 2009

WORLD

Iran nuclear official, Solana speak on phone

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator spoke with European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana after the Islamic Republic said it was ready for talks with six world powers, Iranian media reported on

13:29, april 23, 2009

WORLD

U.S. urged to focus on governance in Afghanistan

The Obama administration needs to link its counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan with efforts to improve governance there to be successful in defeating the Taliban, a former Afghan finance

14:15, april 22, 2009

WORLD

Russia delays meeting with NATO chiefs of staff

Russia has notified NATO of the delay of the May 7 meeting of the Russia-NATO Council on the level of chiefs of staff because of NATO-led exercises in Georgia, alliance spokesperson Carmen Romero

14:13, april 22, 2009

WORLD

Obama vows to pursue Iran diplomacy despite tirade

US President Barack Obama vowed Tuesday not to be deflected from "tough" direct diplomacy with Iran despite the latest anti-Israel tirade by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

14:12, april 22, 2009

WORLD

Russia warns U.S. stepping up shield plans: agency

Russia on Tuesday accused the United States of stepping up plans to install an anti-missile system in Europe, according to Interfax news agency.

14:10, april 22, 2009

WORLD

Afghanistan bets on peace with first national park

A unique cascade of turquoise lakes nestled in bleak mountains near the heart of Afghanistan was touted as a national park in the 1970s, long before three decades of war drove the tourists away.

14:02, april 21, 2009

WORLD

RF, NATO chiefs of General Staff not meet May 7 – Rogozin

Russian permanent representative to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said a meeting of Russian and NATO chiefs of the General Staff slated for May 7 would not take place.

14:01, april 21, 2009

WORLD

Iran leader sparks walkout at UN over Israel

Dozens of Western diplomats walked out of a U.N.

14:00, april 21, 2009

WORLD

Iran's Ahmadinejad wants 'concrete changes' in U.S. policy

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday that the recent shift in Washington's stance toward Tehran was necessary, but that the Islamic Republic was waiting for "concrete changes.

13:59, april 21, 2009

WORLD

Army troops in Iraq prepare to head to Afghanistan

Only in Iraq a few weeks, nearly 500 U.S.

14:23, april 20, 2009

WORLD

IAEA urges sticking to talks with North Korea, Iran

U.N.

14:22, april 20, 2009

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Venezuela intends to restore diplomatic relations with US

Venezuela intends to restore full-scale diplomatic relations with the US.

14:20, april 20, 2009

WORLD

Medvedev, Halonen to talk energy security, bilateral ties

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev begins a two-day visit to Finland on Monday to discuss bilateral economic ties, energy issues, including the Nord Stream project, and prospects for signing a

14:19, april 20, 2009

WORLD

NZ wants exit plan for commandos in Afghanistan

New Zealand's prime minister said Monday that he wants an exit strategy before sending the country's elite Special Air Service combat troops back to Afghanistan as the U.S. has requested.

14:13, april 17, 2009

WORLD

Russia-NATO Council resumes work Apr 29 - Rogozin

The Russia-NATO Council will resume work at the ambassador level on April 29, Russiaâ€™s permanent representative at the alliance, Dmitry Rogozin told Itar-Tass in an interview on Thursday.

14:12, april 17, 2009

WORLD

Obama wants Cuba to make next move to improve ties

U.S. President Barack Obama has said he is waiting for Havana to make the next step to improve relations after Washington lifted curbs on visits and money sent to Cuba.

14:11, april 17, 2009

WORLD

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Russian govt to reduce tax pressure on business from 2011 -- minister

The government plans to reduce tax pressure on business from 2011 by the amount by which enterprises entitled to simplified tax procedures will increase their insurance premiums, Minister of Health

Iran should act to back two-state solution: US

The United States called Monday on Iran to encourage Islamic militants to accept Israel's existence, after firebrand President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tehran could accept a two-state solution.

British PM Brown in surprise visit to Afghanistan

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown arrived in Afghanistan on Monday for talks with President Hamid Karzai on a new strategy to fight the "crucible of terrorism" in the border district with Pakistan.

Chernobyl victims remembered on 23rd anniversary

Ukraine and other former Soviet republics affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster are holding ceremonies on Sunday to mark the 23rd anniversary of the explosion.

Ahmadinejad: US not sending clear signals to Iran

Washington has not sent Iran sufficient signals on whether the U.S.

Developed countries resist IMF reform-Russia's Kudrin

Developed countries are resisting the reform of the International Monetary Fund's representation quotas, Russia's Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said on Sunday.

Pakistan must shore up security on border with Afghanistan: defense minister

The mission in Afghanistan could "rise or fall," depending on whether the government of Pakistan can stem the flow of insurgents and weapons along its borders, Canada's defence minister said Saturday.

Russia ready to slash nuclear arsenal: general

Russia is prepared to "significantly" cut its nuclear arsenal if a deal is reached with the United States, the head of the Russian General Staff told the Interfax news agency on Thursday.

Iran works on new proposals for more nuclear talks

Iran is preparing a set of new proposals aimed at restarting talks on the country's nuclear program, the country's foreign minister said Thursday.

Obama legal team wants to limit defendants' rights

The Obama administration is asking the Supreme Court to overrule a 23 year-old decision that stopped police from initiating questions unless a defendant's lawyer is present, the latest stance that

Gates: More civilians required in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday told Marines being deployed to Afghanistan that a U.S.

Armenia, Turkey agree to normalize bilateral relations

Armenia and Turkey have agreed to normalize bilateral relations, the foreign ministers of Armenia, Turkey and Switzerland said in a joint statement.

Lavrov starts visit to Pyongyang visiting Kim Il Sung Mausoleum

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov began his stay in Pyongyang with visiting the Kim Il Sung Mausoleum on Thursday. He made an entry in the mourning book.

Iran nuclear official, Solana speak on phone

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator spoke with European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana after the Islamic Republic said it was ready for talks with six world powers, Iranian media reported on

U.S. urged to focus on governance in Afghanistan

The Obama administration needs to link its counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan with efforts to improve governance there to be successful in defeating the Taliban, a former Afghan finance

Russia delays meeting with NATO chiefs of staff

Russia has notified NATO of the delay of the May 7 meeting of the Russia-NATO Council on the level of chiefs of staff because of NATO-led exercises in Georgia, alliance spokesperson Carmen Romero

Obama vows to pursue Iran diplomacy despite tirade

US President Barack Obama vowed Tuesday not to be deflected from "tough" direct diplomacy with Iran despite the latest anti-Israel tirade by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Russia warns U.S. stepping up shield plans: agency

Russia on Tuesday accused the United States of stepping up plans to install an anti-missile system in Europe, according to Interfax news agency.

Afghanistan bets on peace with first national park

A unique cascade of turquoise lakes nestled in bleak mountains near the heart of Afghanistan was touted as a national park in the 1970s, long before three decades of war drove the tourists away.

RF, NATO chiefs of General Staff not meet May 7 – Rogozin

Russian permanent representative to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said a meeting of Russian and NATO chiefs of the General Staff slated for May 7 would not take place.

Iran leader sparks walkout at UN over Israel

Dozens of Western diplomats walked out of a U.N.

Iran's Ahmadinejad wants 'concrete changes' in U.S. policy

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday that the recent shift in Washington's stance toward Tehran was necessary, but that the Islamic Republic was waiting for "concrete changes.

Army troops in Iraq prepare to head to Afghanistan

Only in Iraq a few weeks, nearly 500 U.S.

IAEA urges sticking to talks with North Korea, Iran

U.N.

Venezuela intends to restore diplomatic relations with US

Venezuela intends to restore full-scale diplomatic relations with the US.

Medvedev, Halonen to talk energy security, bilateral ties

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev begins a two-day visit to Finland on Monday to discuss bilateral economic ties, energy issues, including the Nord Stream project, and prospects for signing a

NZ wants exit plan for commandos in Afghanistan

New Zealand's prime minister said Monday that he wants an exit strategy before sending the country's elite Special Air Service combat troops back to Afghanistan as the U.S. has requested.

Russia-NATO Council resumes work Apr 29 - Rogozin

The Russia-NATO Council will resume work at the ambassador level on April 29, Russiaâ€™s permanent representative at the alliance, Dmitry Rogozin told Itar-Tass in an interview on Thursday.

Obama wants Cuba to make next move to improve ties

U.S. President Barack Obama has said he is waiting for Havana to make the next step to improve relations after Washington lifted curbs on visits and money sent to Cuba.

Iran could respond to changed U.S.: Mottaki

Iran could respond to U.S.